Tesla Model X

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014.

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on January 16, 2013 8:56 AM

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Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat, Flickr)

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat,

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat, Flickr)

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat,

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat, Flickr)

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat,

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat, Flickr)

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat,

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat, Flickr)

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat, Flickr)

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat, Flickr)

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat,

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat, Flickr)

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat,

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat, Flickr)

Tesla showed off its Model X at the Detroit auto show. The crossover blends elements of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The automaker hopes to begin delivering the SUV in 2014. (Photo: Inhabitat,

TESLA MODEL X: The electric car brand has made a name for itself over the past year with its sport sedans. The company is now expand its lineup with its Model X. The crossover SUV has plenty of unique features.

TESLA MODEL X: The electric car brand has made a name for itself over the past year with its sport sedans. The company is now expand its lineup with its Model X. The crossover SUV has plenty of unique features.

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